Kootenai County runs on drive-thru coffee: the stands, mapped

If it feels like there's an espresso stand in every parking lot around here, you're not imagining it. We went looking for the drive-thru coffee stands in Kootenai County. So far we've found 59, from Spirit Lake down to Coeur d'Alene, and we're still counting.

Most of them are local. Only four are Dutch Bros, the big national chain from Oregon, and three are Human Bean franchises. Nearly everything else is run by people who live here, from one-stand owners to home-grown chains.

The home-grown chains

Jitterz Espresso is the giant. Owners Laura and Jason Quast run 12 stands in this county, numbered from J1 up to J21 as the company has grown across North Idaho. The first Jitterz stand opened in 2006. This summer they added a sit-down Jitterz Sit & Sip cafe in Rathdrum.

Golden Glo Espresso, with four stands in Hayden and Rathdrum, was founded in 2016 by Eric and Heather Smith.

Wake Up Call is a Spokane company founded in 2004 by partners Arkoosh and Walsh. It came to Coeur d'Alene in 2019 and opened its Cherry Lane stand in December 2023. It has four stands here.

Buck Wild Espresso belongs to Elaun Sherwood. Her first opened on Government Way in July 2022. There are three now, two in Coeur d'Alene and one in Post Falls.

Milk & Honey Coffee has stands in Hayden, Coeur d'Alene and Post Falls. When the Coeur d'Alene Press wrote up its Hayden Avenue drive-through in January 2018, it named Rebecca Stockwell as the owner. We haven't confirmed who owns the other two. Roasted Coffee Company also runs two stands here; its owner isn't confirmed yet.

Some of the longest-running

Great Escapes Espresso at Hayden Avenue and Ramsey Road belongs to Billie Kortus. A 2015 Coeur d'Alene Press report said she had run it for 10 years by then, which makes it the oldest stand we've been able to date so far.

The Coffee Cottage on Spokane Street in Post Falls was already a drive-thru coffee hut in 2010, when its owner, named Alexander in a Coeur d'Alene Press report, opened a coffee house next door.

Anchored Coffee Company opened in 2018 on Dalton Avenue, co-owned by Kassi Allen and Stephanie Cramé.

Coffee Corral in Athol opened in November 2019. It's co-owned by Chelsea Bruner and Kaeleen Tobin.

Mugsy's Espresso in Post Falls, owned by Glen Douglas, moved into its current stand on East Seltice Way in 2020.

The stands, town by town

Where a listing says someone "filed" a business name or is a "registered agent," that comes from the Idaho Secretary of State's business records. A registered agent is usually an owner but sometimes isn't. Where it says "not confirmed yet," we're still checking. If it's your stand, or you know its story, tell us and we'll add it.

Coeur d'Alene (22)

Anchored Coffee Company, 451 W Dalton Ave. Owner: Kassi Allen & Stephanie Cramé. Open since: 2018.

Awaken Coffee, 5767 N Atlas Rd. Owner: not confirmed yet. Open since: the name was registered with the state in 2015.

Boost espresso, 1923 E Sherman Ave. Owner: Stephanie Pasinia. Open since: 2024.

Buck Wild Espresso, 1825 N Government Wy. Owner: Elaun Sherwood. Open since: 2022.

Buck Wild Espresso, 3840 N Government Wy. Owner: Elaun Sherwood. Open since: 2022.

Can’t Resist Coffee, 3023 N Government Wy. Owner: Ocean Hess is the registered agent for Cant Resist Coffee 2 LLC (2023), which lists this address, and for Cant Resist Coffee LLC (2020) in Post Falls. Open since: 2023 at this address.

Dutch Bros Coffee, 1680 Northwest Blvd. Owner: Dutch Bros, a national chain from Oregon. Open since: not confirmed yet.

Dutch Bros Coffee, 118 W Hanley Ave. Owner: Dutch Bros, a national chain from Oregon. Open since: not confirmed yet.

Flo's Coffee, 2691 W Seltice Way. Owner: Kara Snyder filed the Flo's Coffee name in 2022. Open since: 2022. Note: the state shows that name filing expired in December 2025.

Go Getter Grounds, 901 W Appleway Ave. Owner: Matthew James Saunders is the registered agent for Go Getter Grounds LLC (2024). Open since: 2024. Note: the state dissolved the LLC in August 2025.

High Mountain Coffee, 510 E Best Ave #3785. Owner: Ashley McMurray is the registered agent for High Mountain Coffee LLC (2015). Open since: 2015 (company formed).

Jitterz Espresso - J1, 2880 N Government Wy. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Jitterz Espresso - J2, 1422 Northwest Blvd. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Jitterz Espresso - J7, 7777 N Heartland Dr. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Jitterz Express - J10, 7925 N Ramsey Rd. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Milk and Honey Coffee, 5277 N Government Wy. Owner: not confirmed yet. Open since: announced in 2024.

Roasted Coffee Company, 233 W Dalton Ave. Owner: Danielle Touchton is the registered agent for Roasted Coffee Company LLC (2018). Open since: 2018 (company formed).

Silverhorn Coffee, 6264 N Government Wy. Owner: not confirmed yet. Open since: the name was registered with the state in 2014.

The Human Bean, 380 E Neider Ave. Owner: a local franchise. A 2018 Human Bean announcement says franchisee Alicia Addy has run a Coeur d'Alene Human Bean since 2008. Open since: not confirmed yet.

Wake Up Call - 4th St. CDA, 2517 N 4th St. Owner: Spokane company founded by Arkoosh & Walsh. Open since: 2004 (company); CdA from 2019.

Wake Up Call - Cherry Ln, 445 W Cherry Ln. Owner: Spokane company founded by Arkoosh & Walsh. Open since: Dec. 2023.

Wake Up Call - Ramsey, 3853 N Ramsey Rd. Owner: Spokane company founded by Arkoosh & Walsh. Open since: 2004 (company); CdA from 2019.

Post Falls (20)

Bear Necessities, 7004 W Seltice Way. Owner: Lance Thomas Brickert filed the Bear Necessities Coffee Tobacco & More name in 2021. Open since: 2021.

Bikini Coffee, 3879 W 5th Ave. Owner: this address belongs to Cant Resist Coffee LLC (2020); Ocean Hess is its registered agent. Open since: 2020.

Buck Wild Espresso, 799 W Seltice Way. Owner: Elaun Sherwood. Open since: 2022.

Dutch Bros Coffee, 3782 E Mullan Ave. Owner: Dutch Bros, a national chain from Oregon. Open since: not confirmed yet.

Dutch Bros Coffee, 6299 W Pointe Pkwy. Owner: Dutch Bros, a national chain from Oregon. Open since: not confirmed yet.

Grounded Coffee Company, 4784 E Seltice Way. Owner: not confirmed yet. Open since: not confirmed yet.

Heavenly Brews, 26837 W Highway 53. Owner: Amanda Asher filed the Heavenly Brews name in 2019. Open since: 2019 or earlier. Note: the state shows that name filing expired in July 2025.

Java the Hut, 501 E Seltice Way. Owner: not confirmed yet. Open since: not confirmed yet.

Jitterz Espresso - J12, 3798 E Horsehaven Ave. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Jitterz Espresso - J16, 4345 Fennecus Rd. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Jitterz Espresso - J5, 1649 E Seltice Way. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Jitterz Espresso - J6, 670 N Pleasant View Rd. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Jitterz Espresso - J8, 711 N Spokane St. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Kokopelli Coffee, 3915 Poleline Ave. Owner: Cory Snyder is the registered agent for Kokopelli Coffee LLC (2016). Open since: the name was registered in 2008.

Milk and Honey Coffee Post Falls, 3165 E Mullan Ave. Owner: not confirmed yet. Open since: the name "Milk and Honey Coffee Post Falls" was registered in 2021.

Mugsy's, 1598 E Seltice Way. Owner: Glen Douglas. Open since: current stand 2020.

Roasted Coffee Company, 4000 W Riverbend Ave. Owner: Danielle Touchton is the registered agent for Roasted Coffee Company LLC (2018). Open since: 2018 (company formed).

The Coffee Cottage Drive-Thru, 1121 N Spokane St. Owner: Alexander (named in 2010 Press report). Open since: by 2010.

The Human Bean, 7321 W Prairie Ave. Owner: Local franchisees (Oregon-based brand). Open since: April 2025.

Wake Up Call - Beck Rd., 300 S Beck Rd. Owner: Spokane company founded by Arkoosh & Walsh. Open since: 2004 (company); CdA from 2019.

Hayden (7)

Golden Glo Espresso, 9878 N Government Wy. Owner: Eric & Heather Smith. Open since: 2016.

Golden Glo Espresso, 12845 N Government Wy. Owner: Eric & Heather Smith. Open since: 2016.

Gourmet Bean Espresso and Deli, 7401 N Government Wy. Owner: De Henderson is listed on the filing for Gourmet Bean Espresso and Deli LLC (2025). Open since: 2025 (company formed).

Great Escapes Espresso, 1598 W Hayden Ave. Owner: Billie Kortus. Open since: about 2005.

Jitterz Espresso - J4, 98 W Wyoming Ave. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Milk and Honey, 527 W Hayden Ave. Owner: Rebecca Stockwell, as of a January 2018 Coeur d'Alene Press report. Open since: at least January 2018.

The Human Bean, 8712 N Government Wy. Owner: Alicia Addy (franchise owner, 2018). Open since: June 2018.

Rathdrum (6)

Golden Glo Espresso, 7947 Nagel Rd. Owner: Eric & Heather Smith. Open since: 2016.

Golden Glo Espresso, 15963 N Highway 41. Owner: Eric & Heather Smith. Open since: 2016.

JC Coffee Co, 5900 W Lujack Wy. Owner: Justin K. Henry is the registered agent for JC Coffee Co LLC (2023). Open since: 2023 (company formed).

Jitterz Espresso - J3, 14530 N Highway 41. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Jitterz Express - J21, 7779 W Lancaster Rd. Owner: Laura & Jason Quast. Open since: 2006 (first stand).

Lakeland Perk, 15618 N Highway 41. Owner: Kristal Pierson filed the Lakeland Perk name in 2021. Open since: 2021.

Spirit Lake (3)

Fire Up Espresso, 6185 W Rhode Island St. Owner: Erin Lee Pettit is listed on the filing for Fire Up Espresso and Eats LLC (2019). Open since: 2019 (company formed).

Pandora's Cup, 32485 N 5th Ave. Owner: D'On Kyler filed the Pandoras Cup Espresso name in 2025. Kyler is also the registered agent for Bean Buzz Espresso LLC (2018), which lists this same address. Open since: 2018 at this address, under the Bean Buzz name.

Rejavanate, 32471 N 5th Ave. Owner: not confirmed yet. Open since: not confirmed yet.

Athol (1)

Coffee Corral, 6151 E Highway 54. Owner: Chelsea Bruner & Kaeleen Tobin. Open since: Nov. 2019.

How we found them

We searched business listings for drive-thru coffee stands and huts, then placed each address on the map using the U.S. Census Bureau's address finder (and OpenStreetMap for a few it couldn't place). We left out sit-down cafes and roasters. Owners and opening years come only from news reports and the businesses' own sites, listed below.